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Radiosistemi rr8 Tips And Tricks Manual

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THROTTLE & BRAKE LINKAGE SET
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This is a comprehensive build guide intended to help Radiosistemi owners build their new RR8 kits. We will
be outlining several tips and suggestions that we have found to be beneficial while assembling these kits.
Some of those tips will aide with such things as build speed and ease, while some will focus on kit
maintainence and durability. While we will cover a large portion of the build, it is intended only to provide tips
to ease your build. This guide is NOT intended to replace the instruction manual, only supplement.
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  • Page 1 THROTTLE & BRAKE LINKAGE SET 0133023 This is a comprehensive build guide intended to help Radiosistemi owners build their new RR8 kits. We will be outlining several tips and suggestions that we have found to be beneficial while assembling these kits.
  • Page 2 RR8 Build Tips & Tricks Pre-Build Assembly Pivot Balls - It is recommended to assemble the pivot balls the night before you plan to build your kit. This will allow time for the thread locking compound to setup and harden. The parts are located in Bag 03.
  • Page 3 RR8 Build Tips & Tricks Pre-Build Assembly Pivot Balls - It is recommended to assemble the pivot balls the night before you plan to build your kit. This will allow time for the thread locking compound to setup and harden. The parts are located in Bag 03.
  • Page 4 RR8 Build Tips & Tricks Shocks Note: Several steps of the assembly have been omitted. Insert the O-Rings into the spring adjustment nuts. Slide one side of the O-Ring in, and then push the other side in with your finger nail.
  • Page 5 RR8 Build Tips & Tricks Shocks Note: Several steps of the assembly have been omitted. Use a pair of flat needle nose to install the balls into the ends. This will prevent marring of the plastic. Shafts fully assembled. Assemble the lower shock seals. Note the order of the O-Rings and Bushings.
  • Page 6 RR8 Build Tips & Tricks Shocks Note: Several steps of the assembly have been omitted. If you happen to slide a loose O-Ring over a shock shaft, you'll notice the O-Ring is oversized. Not to worry. The seal is designed this way. When the O-Rings are inserted into the shock body, they squeeze down to the proper size.
  • Page 7 RR8 Build Tips & Tricks Differentials Note: Several steps of the assembly have been omitted. Quickly check and set backlash by assembling the diff case and the bevel gear. Make sure to use the blue diff gasket so the gear and case will be the correct assembled width.
  • Page 8 RR8 Build Tips & Tricks Differentials Note: Several steps of the assembly have been omitted. Apply a thin bead of grease around the outdrives, especially around the secondary seal. You also need to apply grease to the O- Rings. Grease all O-Rings.
  • Page 9 RR8 Build Tips & Tricks Differentials Note: Several steps of the assembly have been omitted. After the outdrives, seals and cross pins are installed into the differential case, you will need to install the set screw into the case to seal it off.
  • Page 10 RR8 Build Tips & Tricks Differentials Note: Several steps of the assembly have been omitted. Install the diff gaskets into the bevel gears. The fit is tight enough to hold them in place until the gears are installed on the case.
  • Page 11 RR8 Build Tips & Tricks Driveline Note: Several steps of the assembly have been omitted. The RR8 uses an aluminum slip cover to retain the CV pins in place. In order to keep the cover itself in place, you need to align the holes and insert the set screw.

  • Page 12: Front End

    RR8 Build Tips & Tricks Front End Note: Several steps of the assembly have been omitted. Assemble the outboard driveshafts. Grease the pins & barrels before assembling them. You can use the 15x21 bearing to hold the pin in place if necessary before you insert it into the steering knuckle.
  • Page 13 RR8 Build Tips & Tricks Front End Note: Several steps of the assembly have been omitted. When assembling the sway-bar links, do not bottom out the set screw. You only need to thread it in 1/2 way. For now, leave the droop screws flush. It is recommended to adjust these once the car is complete.
  • Page 14 RR8 Build Tips & Tricks Front End Note: Several steps of the assembly have been omitted. Assemble the bulkhead. It's recommended to either grease the M3x30 screws, and/or use a power screwdriver. The suspension inserts are notched for quick reference. No notches = 0mm, One notch = 0.5mm, Two notches = 1.0mm...
  • Page 15 RR8 Build Tips & Tricks Front End Note: Several steps of the assembly have been omitted. The RR8 is designed with multiple adjustments in mind. You can slide the arm forward and back up to 6mm. Start with a single thin shim upfront. Add appropriate amount of shims to the inside of the arm.
  • Page 16 RR8 Build Tips & Tricks Steering Note: Several steps of the assembly have been omitted. The 3mm chassis is pocketed to accept the steering posts and make assembly easier. Make sure to line them up correctly. Install the lower bearings onto the post, this will prevent you from loosing them during the build.

  • Page 17: Upper Plate

    RR8 Build Tips & Tricks Upper Plate Note: Several steps of the assembly have been omitted. Apply red loctite to the UF mount. To aid in assembly, insert a body clip to get a good hold of the body mount while screwing it down.
  • Page 18 RR8 Build Tips & Tricks Braces Note: Several steps of the assembly have been omitted. The front and rear braces can be locked or unlocked into "Flex" mode, depending on track conditions. Tighten the screw to lock the brace solid, or loosen to allow the brace to flex.
  • Page 19 RR8 Build Tips & Tricks Chassis & Center Diff Note: Several steps of the assembly have been omitted. When installing the brace onto the car, leave the upper mount screw loose. This will allow you to align the lower screws much easier.
  • Page 20 RR8 Build Tips & Tricks Brakes Note: Several steps of the assembly have been omitted. Using 250 grit paper, sand down one side of the backing pads. You only need a light scuff. After sanding, clean them with degreaser. Mark the pads. You want your cut pads to be just inside of the holes.
  • Page 21 RR8 Build Tips & Tricks Brakes Note: Several steps of the assembly have been omitted. Apply an even layer of CA glue to the backing pad. Line up the brake material across the TOP of the backing pad. It will hang down on the bottom, this is fine, we'll cut it off next.
  • Page 22 RR8 Build Tips & Tricks Brakes Note: Several steps of the assembly have been omitted. Set the air-gap to approximately 0.75-1.0mm. You can do this by gently tightening the screws all the way down (with the pads and rotors installed) and then loosening them 1.5 turns.
  • Page 23 RR8 Build Tips & Tricks Rear End Note: Several steps of the assembly have been omitted. Assemble the rear bulkhead. Install RF toe block. Install the assembly onto the chassis. Note: Do not install the 2 rear M4 screws. Wait until you have the RR block mounted on before screwing these in.
  • Page 24 RR8 Build Tips & Tricks Rear End Note: Several steps of the assembly have been omitted. Adding a ROND4X10X03 shim to each inner hinge pin will help removing any slack that may occur as a result of varying anti-squat and toe angles.
  • Page 25 RR8 Build Tips & Tricks Rear End Note: Several steps of the assembly have been omitted. Assemble and install the rear brace. Here it is fully assembled. Remember to grease the upper brace if you plan to ever run it unlocked.

  • Page 26: Final Assembly

    RR8 Build Tips & Tricks Final Assembly Note: Several steps of the assembly have been omitted. The tray posts can be a bit hard to hold with just your hand, and using pliers will damage them. Use the upper and lower screws, and two 2.0mm drivers to install the upper...

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